Through the well and back again

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Chapter 19: The final Chapter~

Three years have passed since that fateful day when Rin brought back her lord from the wastelands...

Ever since that day, Sesshoumaru had made the choice to mate with her and Rin felt for the mark on the side of her neck that would tie her to him for the rest of time. She didn't need to fear dying of old age anymore, she would live as long as her lord and the thought made her incredibly happy. She wasn't worried about getting lonely because she had her husband and her two wonderful and beautiful kids who would also live a long and everlasting life.

She knew that one day, they would go their own ways and find mates of their own but for now, she had a happy and carefree Miziko who loved staying close to Rin's side and helping her around the beautiful garden Sesshoumaru had given to her as a twenty first birthday present and her son Kimiko who clung to his fathers side and began his learning journey on how to hunt and fend for himself along with learning how to protect his companions.

Rin loved hearing his stories of everything he learned and he even found a companion to travel with. His lovely phoenix Flame was stunning and strong and could even protect her son whenever it was needed and for that, she was incredibly grateful.

It was all a mother could ever hope for: to have both of her kids happy and healthy and close to home while they grew up.

That night, her and her lord were laying in bed, talking quietly and curled in each others arms when they heard one sharp and fearful scream come from their daughters room. Rin bolted up right and Sesshoumaru did the same. He rested his arm across his beloveds chest and gave her a knowing look, warning her to stay where she was because of the danger that was facing them.

She nodded. Yes, she wanted to run with him to their child's room and see what was wrong but she also trusted his judgement and if he felt the need that she had to stay where she was then she would and she wouldn't question him until she thought she had to.

Sesshoumaru was in Mizikio's room in a second and what he saw made him feel a fear and a hate he hadn't felt in a long, long time. The old witch he had killed years ago was floating in the middle of his daughters room in ghost form and he unsheathed the sword his father had given to him and sliced through the middle of her grotesque figure.

The evil spirit vanished and Sesshoumaru knew in his heart now that she was gone once and for all and that they would never have to worry or fear the evil spirit trying to take their child away.

He picked up his crying and frightened daughter and carried her gently into his and Rin's room. Holding out her arms, Rin quietly took their daughter from his arms and held her close to her chest, whispering comforting lullabies about good dreams and life and him that Mizikio finally quieted her tears and fell into a deep, comforting sleep.

Rin finally felt comfortable enough to quietly ask him what happened. "Sesshoumaru? Is it all okay now?" She knew she had a fearful look on her face but she didn't like to think that their kids could be in danger because of something that happened a long time ago while they were still discovering their relationship as mates.

He nodded and it was like her heart lifted with joy in her chest and a weight was lifted off her shoulders.

"Yes, my love. The old witch is gone for good and is never going to be able to come back. I had to kill her three times and I knew that was how she would finally be banished from this world but I didn't want to worry you further." He gave her the most apologetic look he could ever have given her with how he was.

She nodded and wrapped her free arm around his waist and coaxed him to move closer to her. "It's okay, Sesshoumaru. I'm just glad she's gone and can't hurt our daughter. I don't know what I'd do if I ever lost any of you."

He looked at her for the longest time before responding back to her. "Rin, you need not fear of losing any of us. We are a tight family and our children will never have to go through what we did. I promise you that." He lifted her chin gently up with his long finger and kissed her gently on the lips.

He knew she was crying but he also knew that it was from the joy that they would finally be able to have a family and not fear anything or anyone coming after them.

Before she had become pregnant with his children, he had had to fight a war in order to gain the peace they were now living in. Because of this, he had missed a good half of her pregnancy and he hated it but it also made him fight stronger and harder then ever in order to stay alive and when he came back home, he had returned with two freshly new born and beautiful babes and a grinning and happy wife and mate.

It couldn't have made him happier. Even if he couldn't show it the way he knew she deserved, he was still able to let her know just how happy he was by showing her that he would always treat their two kids equally and love them just as much as he loved her and he knew deep down in his heart that she understood and would do the exact same thing for him as a lover, a wife, and a mate.

He didn't deserve any of this he knew but he was just glad that he was able to have the chance to have it.

He would never be able to get close to Inuyasha but he didn't loath him as much as he had in the past. In fact, having two children from a human woman he loved he could somewhat understand his half breed brother.

Rin was looking at him like she could hear almost exactly what he was thinking and he frowned and stood up, thinking that some fresh air was in order now that the danger had past.

"I'm going to take a walk outside. Stay here with Mizikio." He strode out the door and into the back garden that Rin loved so much.

He knew that she wanted to stay and be settled down but he also knew that the both of them loved the air of freedom so much better. 'Soon.' He thought to himself with a small, crooked smile. Soon they would be able to travel the lands with their kids and be completely free.

She would miss the garden but it would always be here and he would make sure that when they continued to travel again, he would have one of his maids keep up on it for when she wanted to come back and visit the castle and the garden itself.

He was happy that he was able to find someone who loved being under the full, star lit sky just as much as he himself did. He wouldn't have it any other way.

After a while of standing under the stars, he felt a small tug on his sleeve and he looked down to see his son standing there, looking up at him with tired, innocent eyes. He bent down and picked him up and placed him on his shoulder before turning his attention back to the sky.

It wasn't long before Kimiko was asking questions. He was known for them around his group of staff and maids when he wasn't around to answer them.

"Daddy, is sissy okay?"

Sesshoumaru nodded. "Yes, Kimiko your sister is just fine and is with your mother right now, sleeping." He hoped that would ease the child's worries about and for his younger sister.

It seemed to do the trick but once again, he had something to ask and inwardly, Sesshoumaru sighed and tried to rein in his temper. You could say he wasn't as good as Rin was with raising the kids but he loved them as much as her and was trying his hardest.

"Are you and mommy okay?" With his big, innocent golden eyes looking up at him he couldn't help but chuckle and take the child in his arms and hold him tightly to his chest.

"Yes, Kimiko your mother and I are fine as well."

The words he spoke to his son under the night sky were indeed true and this, he knew deep down in his heart, too that they were all indeed more than okay and knew now that they always would be and his soul was happy that him and Rin could finally have the family they had always dreamed of and wanted...

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~The End~

A/n: Yes, folks this is the end! I suppose it seems soon but I don't feel the need that this story needs to be taken any further. :) I'm very happy with how I ended it and feel like it's the perfect ending for this one and yes, it was hard because I'm horrible with endings and I myself feel so sad when good books end but anyways, I had to do it and maybe soon there will be another story up from me but I feel so happy because I finally accomplished one of my forever long goals and it feels great. :D

Also, I will try to explain part of this chapter and the reason for it... Obviously, it's the ending chapter but I also want to explain why I had Sesshoumaru take a step outside to be alone because I wanted to show how that because he is a powerful demon lord how he couldn't fully be happy staying in one place for long and needed to roam free because that's how he is through the whole anime in my opinion but I thought it was also important to show how he would always, always be happy by Rin's side and he is more willing and stubborn to wait for the day when they could roam free again with their little family... This is just my view on him though. :)

So the author's note doesn't become super long in this, I love you guys and I hope to see you in more stories that I intend to make in the future when my life isn't so crazy and hectic like it is now and thank you all again for all the wonderful support, it's what helped me get to this point and I couldn't have done it without you guys! Muah!

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